Books for Oblates

Ancient Paths offers personal and practical insights into “The Rule of St. Benedict”, an ancient guidebook for Christian formation in community. Drawing upon centuries of Benedictine spirituality and monastic spiritual practices, Ancient Paths presents a five-fold approach to spiritual formation in community.

In The Wisdom of Stability, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove illuminates the bible and monastic understanding of why staying in one place is both a virtue, and good for you.

A special offer on 3 resources of Benedictine spirituality and community

The original guide to "practicing the presence of God"

Experience the spiritual wisdom of Thomas Merton in this graceful introduction to his life and writings, written by one of his closest friends, M. Basil Pennington.

In today's hectic, changing world, being an oblate offers a rich, spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of an established monastic community.

This joint biography of Francis and Clare illuminates the first Franciscans, and what it means to be a follower of Jesus today.

Contemporary, prayerful reflections on the Rule of St. Benedict

Discover how contemplative prayer can heal inner wounds.

Eloquent and incisive, Casey invites us to embrace the challenge of gospel living, which is opposed to the dominant, secular culture around us. He presents thoughtful reflections on the values of asceticism, silence, leisure, reading, chastity, and poverty.

This humble seventeenth-century lay brother learned to live in moment-by-moment fellowship with God.

Discover the spirituality of St. Clare and how it complements that of St. Francis. Enter into a week of morning and evening prayer centered on themes from Clare's life.

Kindle your prayer life with the words, guidance, and spirit of Francis of Assisi.

The wisdom and spirituality of St. Therese - for all who want to pray